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Join to apply for the Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated) role at Government of Nova Scotia
Competition # : 47638
Department:
African Nova Scotian Affairs
Location:
YARMOUTH
Type of Employment:
Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 17-Jan-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designation Status
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia’s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated and therefore, only applicants from the following group will be considered:
African Nova Scotian and People of African Descent. As examples these are persons who identify as Black, and/or of African ancestry, African, African Canadian, Caribbean/Afro‑Caribbean, or African American.
Information Session
Please join us for a virtual information session on our Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated) position with African Nova Scotian Affairs. This session will be held on January 7th, 2026 at 11:30 am AST , hosted by the Director, Government and Community Relations. You May Join Here :
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About Us
African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) is a vital link that connects government and the African Nova Scotian community. ANSA promotes understanding of African Nova Scotian issues; draws attention to the priorities that matter to communities; and supports the concerns that need be addressed. These efforts are essential to help government better serve African Nova Scotians.
About Our Opportunity
The Program Administration Officer 3 (PAO
3) facilitates and develops networks of community groups, provides educational and community development tools and monitors the community environment. The PAO 3 position provides adequate services that will result in opportunities for self‑reliance and increase the positive and social development of the community. This position is responsible for the administration and promotion of various government and African Nova Scotian Affairs sponsored programmes and the administration of the ANSA grant program.
Primary Accountabilities
In this position, you will be responsible for building relationships that will promote and support community and government initiatives. You will:
Provide support, direction, planning tools and advice to community groups;
Work directly with community groups to facilitate workshops, lead information sharing sessions and deliver presentations to build community capacity;
Promote opportunities for members of the community by providing information and advice regarding relevant government programs and services;
Administer and promote the African Nova Scotian Affairs Grants and Contributions Program;
Represent African Nova Scotian Affairs by developing and enhancing strategic partnerships and alliances among community partners, encouraging communities to work together;
Assist with the department’s strategic planning process by designing, developing, modifying, and/or implementing programmes, and by providing advice, analysis and interpretation;
Support and promote access to government programmes and services by responding to requests for information, maintaining current knowledge of available resources, providing navigational support for grant writers, and conducting environmental scans of the communities to identify emerging local issues;
Monitor programmes and community issues by researching, analysing and investigating (independently and/or with community) to develop resolution of issues.
Region Of Work
The position primarily covers the Southwestern/South Shore Region of the province, with occasional duties and collaborative efforts that span the entire province.
Qualifications And Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Public Administration, Business or other relevant post‑secondary field of study and 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. You have direct experience working with and awareness of issues affecting the African…
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